“Little by little, I’m getting better all the time. I’ve not lost the passion to play.”

I love spending time with my children, it’s what makes me happiest!

There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a happy and smiling child.

Together, we will continue to support the fight against this cruel disease as cancer through elements as important as prevention and research.

It was a real honour to receive the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award.

There are more important things in life than winning or losing a game.

Something deep in my character allows me to take the hits and get on with trying to win.

Plastic pollution in the ocean is reaching very high levels and only together can we fight to stop this.

A child’s smile is worth more than all the money in the world.

Say more with your feet than you ever could with words.

It is very important that adults talk to children about what is happening in a way that they can understand, using simple and age-appropriate language.

The only way to achieve success is by fighting together.

Success takes sacrifice as well as talent.

Being a bit famous now gives me the opportunity to help people who really need it, especially children.

In football as in watchmaking, talent and elegance mean nothing without rigour and precision.

Three very important points to keep growing. Great team effort.

Together we will keep trying to do great things.

Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.

I’ve never tried to hide the fact that it is my intention to become the best.

I prefer other people to make judgments about the way I play and to characterize me, rather me describe myself.

Together, athletes and helpers show us that there are no obstacles or barriers which cannot be overcome.

To me, being the best means proving it in different countries and championships.

Once you become a professional athlete or once you do anything well, then you’re automatically a role model.

I always want to give my 100 percent on the field.

I have my flaws too, but I am a professional who doesn’t like to miss or lose.